Emma Ashley

July 12, 2022 at 7:27 p.m.
Emma Ashley
Emma Ashley

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Emma L. Ashley, age 66, of Brookville, died suddenly Thursday, July 7, 2022 in the emergency department at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Ohio.  

Born September 15, 1955 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Edward E. & Martha H. Gorman.  On December 5, 1981, she was united in marriage to John Ashley and he survives.

She was retired having worked at the former D & M in Connersville as well as Deufol in Sunman.  In her leisure time she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, cooking, sewing and crafting.

Besides John her husband of over 40 years, survivors include two children, Tara (Dan) Ball of Brookville and James (Christina) Ashley of Harrison, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Sara, Tristin, Tony, George, Annika, Dane, Jacob and Rachel; two great-grandchildren, Robert & Grady; as well as two nieces and two nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Clara Kendell.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public services.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Franklin County E.M.S..  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Ashley family.  To sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
(Paid obituary)

Emma L. Ashley, age 66, of Brookville, died suddenly Thursday, July 7, 2022 in the emergency department at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Ohio.  

Born September 15, 1955 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Edward E. & Martha H. Gorman.  On December 5, 1981, she was united in marriage to John Ashley and he survives.

She was retired having worked at the former D & M in Connersville as well as Deufol in Sunman.  In her leisure time she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, cooking, sewing and crafting.

Besides John her husband of over 40 years, survivors include two children, Tara (Dan) Ball of Brookville and James (Christina) Ashley of Harrison, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Sara, Tristin, Tony, George, Annika, Dane, Jacob and Rachel; two great-grandchildren, Robert & Grady; as well as two nieces and two nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Clara Kendell.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public services.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Franklin County E.M.S..  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Ashley family.  To sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
(Paid obituary)

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